Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Community Infrastructure in Saskatchewan and Manitoba
SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN -- (Marketwired) -- 08/01/15 -- Western Economic Diversification Canada
Today, the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support of $190,750 for 8 projects in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, under the Government of Canada's Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.
In Economic Action Plan 2015, the Government of Canada announced further support for communities with the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. Thanks to a commitment of $150 million, communities from coast to coast to coast will see support for improvements to local infrastructure, creating a lasting legacy as Canada prepares to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017.
The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program will help fund renovations, expansions and rehabilitations to existing infrastructure that provides community and cultural benefits for the public. The Program represents one of several infrastructure-related initiatives that the Government of Canada has undertaken to generate well-being and prosperity across Canada.
Quick Facts
-- The 8 projects being announced today total $190,750in funding under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, and will help improve existing community infrastructure across these regions. -- The national Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program provides $150 million over two years to be delivered by regional development agencies across the country.
Quotes
"Our investment in community infrastructure is part of our Government's plan to help celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation and it will help preserve valuable community and cultural spaces, such as parks, trails, and cultural and community centres, that unite and connect us all across the West."
- The Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification
Saskatchewan projects being launched today:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Funding Recipient Description Canada 150 Funding Amount ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Resort Village of Upgrade the park in the $10,100 Mistusinne Resort Village of Mistusinne ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Village of Cadillac Upgrade the baseball $10,000 diamonds in the Village of Cadillac ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Village of Flaxcombe Upgrade the baseball $21,250 diamonds and arena in the Village of Flaxcombe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Village of Marengo Rehabilitate Centennial $13,650 Park in the Village of Marengo ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Village of Pennant Extend the water and $20,000 sewer line to the playground in Pennant ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Village of Sceptre Upgrade Wheatland $13,500 Heritage Park ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Town of Kindersley Renovate the community $102,250 centre in the town of Kindersley ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Manitoba projects being launched today:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Funding Recipient Description Canada 150 Funding Amount ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- St Norbert Immersion Install play structure $88,195 Advisory Council (SNIAC) and forest habitat for Ecole Saint-Norbert in Winnipeg ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Source: Western Economic Diversification Canada and Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program
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